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As the name indicates, Around The Clock Fitness gives workout enthusiasts 24-hour access to ellipticals, treadmills, and stationary bikes, which are equipped with flat-screen TVs. The fully stocked health club also bulks up muscles with weightlifting equipment, including dumbbells up to 100 pounds. Punching bags, resistance bands, and step equipment also furnish the space, expanding exercise options to suit all fitness goals. After pushing physiques to their limits, members can relax their muscles in the gym’s HydroMassage bed, which eases aches in quick 10-minute sessions.

Flexibility is the name of the game at Yoga 365, and Clearwater locals flock here for a total body workout.
Beginners and experts alike are invited to practice hot yoga at Yoga 365, but be prepared for an ultimate workout.
Parking is plentiful, so patrons can feel free to bring their vehicles.

The instructors at Evolation Yoga help their students achieve greater health and centeredness with a unique blend of hot yoga and meditation. Rather than subscribing entirely to the tenets of Bikram yoga, they incorporate other yogic styles for a more fluid approach that’s accessible to all students. To achieve the best results, they lead classes in studios heated to keep the mug of tea balanced on each student’s head piping hot. They also organize regular workshops and events at each of the studio's more than 30 locations throughout the United States, Costa Rica, Colombia, Europe, and Australia.

Jump on the treadmill or work on your weights — Clearwater's Curves offers a full body workout.
The motivating and skilled kickboxing instructors are here to push your body to its limits.
Parking is plentiful, so visitors can feel free to bring their vehicles.

Stop by Muscle Beach Fitness in Clearwater Beach today and have a fun-filled adventure with the whole entire family.
Engage and tone every muscle in your body and kick your way to fitness victory.
Don't forget to bring your water bottle to Muscle Beach Fitness' hot yoga sessions, where staying hydrated is the key to success.
Re-invigorate your physique with a true challenge of fitness. Cross fit poses the perfect workout to meet your fitness goals.
Their instructors know how to work out your body completely with one of their specialties being in MMA.
Keeping your form is incredibly difficult, but when you sign up for a personal trainer, they'll ensure your form is looking great for maximum impact.
Parking is plentiful, so guests can feel free to bring their vehicles.

Sunder Kaur first discovered yoga on her path to fulfill a lifelong dream: to find her true self. Now, as a certified yoga instructor, she strives to nurture her students' spirits while incorporating the scientific understanding of the human body she gained from her degree in pharmacy. With a friendly demeanor, Sunder and her team of over 30 instructors create a welcoming community as they lead students of all ages and abilities through asanas and breathing exercises that increase strength, flexibility, and balance. They teach these techniques during a variety of classes, including children's, prenatal, and hot yoga. Outdoor classes are available at A Yoga Village's Sunken Gardens location, allowing students to melt away stress while enjoying the fresh air. To further enrich their students' lives, the staff leads specialized workshops that emphasize meditation or improving household communication with storytelling, song singing, and game playing. These dedicated instructors also push budding yogis along the same noble path down which they boldly trod during teacher-training courses.

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Scan the neon label of a sports-drink bottle, and you’re likely to see it boasting about its electrolytes. But what are electrolytes, exactly? The short answer: any variety of elements your body needs. For a longer answer, we’ll need to zoom in, all the way to the atomic level.What Are Electrolytes?Behind the zippy term lies a list of elements you’ve probably heard of: sodium, chlorine, potassium, calcium, magnesium. All of these are among the most common electrolytes, as well as the least common baby names. Put simply, an electrolyte is any ion (that is, an electrically charged atom or molecule) that can allow electrical signals and water to travel through the many permeable cells in your body. Fortunately, our bodies typically maintain their electrolyte balance through normal dietary intake; for instance, plenty of sodium and chlorine ions can be found in ordinary table salt.Who Needs to Worry About Them?With each liter of sweat, about 1.5 grams of electrolytes escape through the pores. So if you sweat copiously and drink only water to compensate, you can effectively dilute your internal electrolytes. This can lead to such conditions as hyponatremia, wherein your body has a lower-than-normal concentration of sodium ions, resulting in symptoms that include nausea, confusion, and muscle spasms. Such an affliction is an ever-present risk for marathon runners and other endurance athletes. For anyone working out for just an hour a day, however, nutritionists agree that you most likely don’t need to worry about electrolytes. Staying hydrated, eating well, and staring at a photo of a big, shiny trophy is typically enough to give your body the power it needs.Recharge With These Related ReadsFitness Guru Jennifer Cohen’s Tips for Achieving a Fierce Figure

The runner's high is as mysterious as it is delightful. Some athletes claim to feel it every time they exercise, whereas others insist it's only a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But just what is a runner’s high—and more importantly, how do you get one? A Rush of EndorphinsSince the 1970s, conventional wisdom has held that the feeling is the result of a rush of neurochemicals called endorphins. Since endorphins attach themselves to receptors in the brain associated with pain relief, runners felt a high similar to that of morphine, only without a nurse having to keep up while wheeling an IV cart close behind. For years, though, scientists doubted endorphins' role. The chemicals may have shown up in a runner's blood after exercise, but the molecules were too large to pass through the barrier between the cardiovascular system and the brain, making any effect on pain receptors unlikely. In 2008, however, German researchers used newly developed chemicals to detect the presence of endorphins in the brain with a PET scan—trumping the previous method of an invasive spinal tap. Comparing brain images taken before and after a two-hour run, the Germans showed not only that endorphins were present, but that they attached themselves to parts of the brain associated with emotions. The runner's high wasn't a shot of morphine—it was literally a love of running. Still, more recent studies have altered even that theory. It now seems likely that the high results from a cocktail of multiple neurochemicals, each of which moves along its own neural pathway. One possible culprit is anandamide, part of a class of chemicals called endocannabinoids. A 2012 study found that anandamide showed up in the bloodstream of both humans and dogs after exercise, suggesting it may have played an evolutionary role in developing humans' distance-running and frisbee-chewing abilities. So How Do I Get One?Run—or not. Despite the name, runner’s highs can lighten the load for anyone performing repetitive, endurance-based exercise of adequate intensity. Give it time. Though there’s no precise formula, it should take at least 20 to 30 minutes of exercise to get sufficient quantities of neurochemicals moving. Keep a good pace. The most difficult part of attaining a runner’s high is hitting the right window of intensity. Too slack, and your body won’t be prompted to produce a neurochemical response; too hard, and the physical discomfort of maintaining your effort will counteract the bliss of the high. Keep yourself in shape. Because there’s a minimum threshold of exertion, beginners may have to work up to the kind of workout that can produce a high.Run, Run, Run with These Related ReadsA Few Unspoken Rules and Tips for Running Outdoors
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No matter what your age, getting fit can seem like a herculean task. And when you’re nearing the hill—or already over it—the challenges seem to stack up. Can you really lift the same amount of weight as a college-aged kid? If you don't yet feel fit enough to run, is walking good enough? Is there any point to just now starting a fitness regimen?The answers: yes, yes, and definitely. Exercise for women over 50 is a vital part of maintaining and possibly improving health. Hard though it may be, pretty much everyone is capable of working out. Take Mary Murphy, a 52-year-old dental assistant from Maryland who didn’t develop an regular exercise routine until later in life. “I’ve always enjoyed exercising but wasn’t as religious about doing it,” she said. “It was after I had [my third child] that I got pretty serious. I put him in the bouncy seat, and I started with doing the treadmill. First I was able to do 1 mile and I was so excited, then I was able to run 2, and then I did a 5K.” Over the course of a decade, Murphy gradually ramped up her fitness routine to where now she’s doing an intense workout four days week. And it’s paid off for her, just like it can benefit every other woman. Below, learn why fitness should be a vital component of middle-aged life and why forming a routine isn’t the impossible task you might think it is.Before You Get Started1. What to watch out forMurphy’s no fitness authority—she just read a lot and sought out experts to direct her to the best exercises for her body.“Because of my past injuries, I was told that running is not the best thing for me,” she said. “It’s very jarring on your body, all that pounding. That being said, I was also told that if you’re literally going to run or do nothing, then you should run. But it’s probably better for you to walk or ride a bike or swim.”Doctors, physical therapists, and personal trainers can advise you on working out without exacerbating existing medical conditions. For example, if you have joint problems, symptoms of osteoporosis, or any risk factors for heart disease, a physician should guide you toward exercises of lower impact or intensity.2. What to look forward toA consistent fitness program can lower your risk of suffering heart disease, diabetes, strokes, and osteoporosis. Some women also report that stress relief from exercise helps them manage menopause symptoms such as sleep problems and mood changes.It can help you strengthen bones and maintain a healthy weight, too. Working out is especially good for controlling the abdominal fat that can accumulate around menopause. Murphy uses her fitness regimen in part to maintain her slim figure—”I just really liked to eat,” she noted—and most recently added more weight training to help strengthen her bones.Once You Get MovingAny physical activity is good for you. But many health organizations recommend a three-pronged approach to exercise for women over 50:
1. AerobicsCardio exercise is Murphy’s bread and butter. “Would you be more excited to run a 5K or lift some weights? I feel like hitting a goal is very rewarding and makes you feel good about yourself and makes you keep going,” she said. “It’s probably harder to be like, ‘Oh, I’m going to lift 10 pounds or 15.’ How do you get the sense that you’ve reached [the goal] for satisfaction or reward?”She usually attends two intense 45-minute spinning classes a week. That’s more than what the Department of Health and Human Services expects for healthy adults: at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic activity a week. But you can more easily ramp up your aerobic exercise to get to the baseline and beyond by finding an activity you enjoy.Then, measure your level of activity with the “talk test”: moderate intensity should allow you to talk but not sing, whereas vigorous intensity should allow you to speak a few words but not carry on a conversation.2. Strength TrainingStrong muscles equal stronger bones and more calories burned. Murphy added BodyPump classes to her repertoire, hoping to see noticeable results faster.“It’s 10 songs,” she said. “Each song focuses on a large muscle group. It’s quads, chest, biceps, triceps; there’s one just for your legs and abdominals and back.”That activity lines up with HHS recommendations, which champions muscle-strengthening activities at least twice a week. For many women, a workout choreographed to music might be a good way to ease into the world of strength training. Or you can start at home, using handheld weights and body-weight exercises such as lunges, squats, and wall sits. Others might just want to venture into a gym and ask for assistance with equipment, form, repetition, and sets.3. StretchingTraditional stretching can help you cool down after exercise. But yoga and Pilates workouts offer additional benefits. They can improve flexibility and range of motion, build core strength (which can help relieve lower-back pain), and boost stability and balance (which can prevent falls in the future).Above all, find what you like and stick to it.
For Murphy, it’s attending weekly classes—with some workout buddies—that give her a sense of accomplishment. For you, maybe it’s walking the dog for a mile every day and practicing yoga. Do some research, take some classes, and find out what works best for you.Check out some related reads:Your Skin Is Mature, So Your Skin-Care Regimen Should Be, TooAging and hormone changes can mean wrinkles and, yes, adult acne. Lessen the effects of time with these skin-care tips for women over 50.Five Things I Learned from Pilates
For instance: did you know that there are bones in your butt?